My Private Nation
by Train
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2003
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    90
    Creatively, My Private Nation, Train's third album, is the moment this band has worked for since it started making records.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    There's a surface attractiveness to many of the songs here, such as ''Save the Day'' and ''All American Girl,'' that rewards closer listening.
  3. E! Online
    75
    Pat Monahan and his boys have reverted back to their quasi-bohemian roots, meaning they sound like a better Counting Crows (with a dreamier frontman) and less-challenging Wallflowers.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    Continues to adhere firmly to the rootsy rock of fellow travellers Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows, while their earnest musicianship and hard work will delight fans of that sort of thing. [Aug 2003, p.115]
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  6. Blender
    40
    More of the same, except less. [#17, p.145]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    20
    Their musical influences sound fifth-hand -- distilled Matchbox Twenty, Black Crowes and Deep Blue Something -- and singer Pat Monahan seems like he's boring even himself.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. PatrickS
    Jan 15, 2007
    0
    This band's lyrics were written by a 9th grader. We all would be better off if this band set down their instruments and never picked This band's lyrics were written by a 9th grader. We all would be better off if this band set down their instruments and never picked them up again.… Full Review »
  2. dannyb
    Apr 13, 2006
    9
    Even though they are slightly overproduced from their original Meet Virgina days -- they are solid musicians and this is a strong album. Even though they are slightly overproduced from their original Meet Virgina days -- they are solid musicians and this is a strong album. I'd give my private Nation the nod over DoJ, but my fav is their original -- train, train. Though if you're new to train, I'd start with this first… Full Review »
  3. AmerM
    Mar 15, 2006
    10
    Best Train album yet.. incredible lyrics and music ! Pat Monahan's voice is just out of this world! They really are one of the best Best Train album yet.. incredible lyrics and music ! Pat Monahan's voice is just out of this world! They really are one of the best bands in the world… Full Review »
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